Fianna Fáil minister says Conor McGregor 'not fit' to be president

Transport minister Darragh O'Brien said that he does not envisage a situation where the former MMA fighter will get the backing of enough politicians to get on the ballot paper

Conor McGregor: Would need to get 20 nominations. Picture: Niall Carson/PA Wire

Fianna Fáil minister Darragh O’Brien has said Conor McGregor would “not be fit” to become president of Ireland.

The transport minister said that he does not envisage a situation where the former MMA fighter will get the backing of enough politicians to get on the ballot paper.